Program Coordinator, Emily Couric Cancer Center

Join a Team Transforming Cancer Care Through Data

At UVA Health, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve through excellence in patient care, education, and innovation. The Emily Couric Cancer Center brings together multidisciplinary experts committed to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families through compassionate care, advanced treatment, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to support strategic cancer center initiatives through data analytics, reporting, dashboard development, and operational improvement. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about using data to make a meaningful impact on the patient experience.

In this role, you will help cancer center leaders identify opportunities to improve access, reduce delays in care, enhance supportive services, and drive better outcomes for patients across our oncology programs.

Why This Role Matters

This position offers the unique opportunity to help build reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics processes that directly influence how cancer care is delivered. Your work will support efforts to:

• Improve patient access to care
• Reduce barriers and bottlenecks throughout the cancer journey
• Measure and improve time-to-treatment metrics
• Support cancer screening and navigation programs
• Improve utilization of supportive care resources
• Help ensure patients and families receive the services and support they need

This is a highly visible role that works across clinical operations, screening programs, supportive care services, and leadership teams to deliver data-driven insights that improve patient outcomes.

Position Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will:

• Extract, analyze, and organize operational and clinical data
• Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Create visualizations and presentations for leadership and operational teams
• Support clinic operations through analysis of access and workflow performance metrics
• Monitor and evaluate patient journey data, including referral-to-treatment timelines
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvement
• Support cancer screening programs through reporting and analytics
• Assist in developing tools that help navigators and care teams track patient follow-up and surveillance needs
• Measure effectiveness of supportive care programs and resource utilization
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within a matrixed organizational structure
• Present findings and recommendations that support data-driven decision making
• Transform complex data into actionable insights that improve patient care and operational excellence

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present data effectively
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Informatics, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with Python
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard development
• Experience creating reports and performance metrics
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not required
• Exposure to healthcare data systems or clinical operations is a plus

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys solving problems through data and analytics
• Is curious, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Can translate data into meaningful recommendations
• Wants to contribute to a mission-driven healthcare environment
• Is excited about improving the experience of cancer patients and their families

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Direct impact on cancer patient care and outcomes
• Opportunity to help build analytics and reporting processes from the ground up
• Exposure to healthcare operations, oncology services, and strategic initiatives
• Collaboration with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders
• Meaningful work supporting patients and families across the Commonwealth
• Excellent opportunity to develop healthcare analytics and operational improvement expertise

About UVA Health

UVA Health is an integrated academic health system combining world-class patient care, research, and education. Team members have the opportunity to work alongside experts dedicated to advancing healthcare while making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

About the Emily Couric Cancer Center

The Emily Couric Cancer Center is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care. Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, the center works to improve outcomes and enhance the experience of patients and families throughout their cancer journey.

This is your chance to help build the systems and analytics that improve how cancer care is delivered. Your work will directly influence patient access, treatment timelines, supportive care programs, and the overall experience of cancer patients and families served by UVA Health.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: None.

Licensure: A Valid Virginia Driver's License (VADL) may be required for some positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.